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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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